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FE56 XKM

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,464 mi
Last recorded137,464 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 137,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 137,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 107,682 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 80,441 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 68,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 68,031 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 55,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2019 55,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

offside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

tyre size-205/50/17

Pass 24 Sep 2018 44,689 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split in centre section of wiperblade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush cracking /splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Dampness / Evidence of slight leak from power steering rack around bellow and pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,341 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,865 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,501 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 37,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,757 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,698 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,896 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,318 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 24,318 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,348 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,465 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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FE56 XKM is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE56 XKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE56 XKM registered?

FE56 XKM is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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